energy efficiency board 2014 programs and operations report
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Energy Efficiency Board2014 Programs and Operations Report
MARCH 1, 2015
Please note that the combined program totals can be found on the back cover of this report.
Customers Served
989,190
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime1.2 Million 17.7 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas, Gallons = Fuel Oil & Propane)
kWh Annual CCF Annual Gallons Annual168.0 Million 3.4 Million 2.1 Million
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime Gallons Lifetime1.4 Billion 68.7 Million 42.5 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
129,211 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$43.9 Million
Lifetime Savings
$517.5 Million
The Year in Review
The energy-saving programs offered through the Energy Efficiency Fund play a vital economic role for Connecticut. For every $1 spent on energy efficiency, Connecticut receives electric, gas, fuel oil, and propane system benefits valued at nearly $2.40.
This continued return on investment demonstrates that Energy Efficiency Fund programs are a powerful economic catalyst: they reduce customer costs, generate jobs, and make the state’s businesses more competitive. Together with other initiatives being taken across the state, the accomplishments of the Energy Efficiency Fund are helping to make Governor Malloy’s aggressive energy efficiency goals a reality.
In 2014 we took a significant step towards market transformation with the wide-scale implementation of “instant discounts” or “upstream incentives” on key energy-efficient products such as residential heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, as well as replacement fixtures for commercial and industrial applications. By having the Energy Efficiency Fund incentive applied automatically at the point-of-purchase, distributors are more likely to stock the equipment, installers gain a competitive advantage, and consumers have a more convenient purchasing experience. Upstream discounts for residential lighting continued to be an effective tool as well, with the penetration of Fund-discounted LEDs into the marketplace increasing by 175 percent in 2014.
We also took steps to help customers with the challenge of high winter energy costs. Throughout 2014, the Energy Efficiency Fund worked with the utilities to mitigate the anticipated consumer impact of the next winter season by accelerating LED lighting options, targeting commercial and industrial facilities with high load factors, launching a statewide media campaign in the fall, and collaborating with the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on regional messaging.
Finally, we increased the visibility of the state’s Energize Connecticut brand. Familiarity among residents grew by 26 percent due to a multi-media communications campaign deployed in the spring of 2014. This campaign helped improve awareness of the many smart energy resources represented by the brand and was an excellent showcase for energy efficiency and renewable solutions, along with financing opportunities.
As we move into 2015, we will continue to introduce innovative program design elements and seek out opportunities to maximize energy savings and collaborate with our partners and stakeholders – all so that we can meet the goals and deliver the energy, economic, and environmental benefits that our residents, businesses, and municipalities expect.
Sincerely,
William E. Dornbos of Acadia Center and Chairperson of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUND 2014 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SAVINGS
EMPOWERING OUR STATE TO MAKE SMART ENERGY CHOICES
On behalf of the Energy Efficiency Board, I am pleased to deliver the 2014 Programs and Operations Report to the Connecticut General Assembly. This annual report details the steps that the Energy Efficiency Fund has taken to fulfill its primary objective: empowering all of our state’s residents and businesses to use energy more efficiently.
Please note that the combined program totals can be found on the back cover of this report.
Businesses Served
6,003
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime1.0 Million 12.8 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas)
kWh Annual CCF Annual219.9 Million 2.9 Million
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime2.7 Billion 34.3 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
125,934 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$37.2 Million
Lifetime Savings
$460.8 Million
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About the Energy Efficiency Fund
The Energy Efficiency Board (EEB) is an appointed group of 15 members representing private and public entities who serve and meet year-round. These members reflect a cross section of interests, providing representation for residential (including limited income), business, community (including not-for profit) and municipal consumers. The EEB is assisted by consultants who are experts in their respective fields. The purpose of the EEB is to advise and assist the Fund’s administrators in both the development and implementation of energy efficiency programs and initiatives. The Energy Efficiency Fund is administered by Eversource Energy, The United Illuminating Company, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company. The EEB also oversees the energy efficiency programs of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) and the Wallingford Electric Division (WED). Their 2014 activities are also detailed in this report.
EVALUATION
Under the direction of the EEB, programs undergo impact evaluations conducted by independent third-party evaluators on a regular basis. The purpose of these impact evaluations is to verify that the reported savings are accurate
and also to help support continuous improvement in program performance. Eversource and UIL Holdings Corporation also prepare and file an annual report entitled Connecticut Program Savings Documentation (PSD), that provides detailed, comprehensive documentation of claimed resource savings corresponding to Energy Efficiency Fund programs. Savings from programs are reported to regulatory bodies and used to generate additional funding from both the ISO-New England Forward Capacity Market and Connecticut Class III Renewable energy markets and, therefore, the PSD and evaluations are a critical aspect of ensuring that program results are reliable and accurate.
ENERGIZE CONNECTICUT
Energize Connecticut is the overarching, public-facing brand that represents programs and services supported by the Energy Efficiency Fund and the Connecticut Green Bank. The primary message of the brand is captured in its tagline, “Empowering you to make smart energy choices.” All of the program marketing and messaging administered by the utilities and the Connecticut Green Bank reflects this unified message, providing Connecticut residential, business and municipal customers with a comprehensive resource. EnergizeCT.com
is the statewide smart energy website, providing information on solution-specific energy resources for residential, business, community and municipal users.
CONNECTICUT IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
In their 2014 State Energy Scorecard, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranked Connecticut sixth in the nation. This top-tier ranking indicates that Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs are national models to be emulated.
• ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program
• ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence for the promotion of ENERGY STAR through the retail program and the SmartLiving Center
• ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in conjunction with NEEP for the retail program.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUND 2014 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM SAVINGS
Created in 1998 with the purpose of helping small and large businesses, homeowners and renters, and state and local government, the Energy Efficiency Fund supports an impressive portfolio of programs and initiatives designed to promote, encourage and facilitate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and behaviors. These programs and their results are detailed in this report.
Customers Served
19,659
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime290.8 Thousand 5.5 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas, Gallons = Fuel Oil & Propane)
kWh Annual CCF Annual Gallons Annual14.9 Million 1.5 Million 639.7 Thousand
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime Gallons Lifetime200.8 Million 29.2 Million 13.3 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
24,489 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$7.1 Million
Lifetime Savings
$125.4 Million
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Maximizing the impact of the initial HES visit continued to be the major focus in 2014. That first visit, when the customer is fully engaged, is the best time to discover and communicate the value of taking additional energy-saving steps such as heating and cooling equipment upgrades, improved insulation and window replacements, and to discuss financing options. In fact, the redemption of rebates associated with these deeper measures increased by more than 20 percent in 2014. A variety of low-interest financing products are available through the Energy Efficiency Fund and the Connecticut Green Bank. Also in 2014, installation of LED light bulbs was added to the HES initial visit as a standard measure.
Participation through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program is another way consumers can take advantage of Energize Connecticut’s
comprehensive energy efficiency opportunities and provides another channel to extend HES services through a broader market-based contractor community.
In 2014 the Multi-family Initiative continued its success by addressing energy saving opportunities including central heating and cooling systems, common areas, parking lot lighting, and mixed residential and commercial areas. The Multi-family Initiative gives owners and managers of these buildings access to multiple energy efficiency programs through a single point of contact.
In 2014 HES-Income Eligible (HES-IE) continued to partner with local municipalities to form city-wide initiatives promoting energy efficiency among
the fixed income demographic. HES-IE administrators worked in Bridgeport on an initiative to train youth from the Mayor’s Conservation Corps. They received training on energy efficiency so that they could take that education back out into their community. Canvassing efforts in Bridgeport resulted in 400 HES-IE leads in 2014. Additionally, a light bulb exchange was held in Bridgeport, resulting in 698 incandescent bulbs exchanged for LED bulbs, resulting in an estimated annual savings of nearly $7,400.
Another important partnership, with a property management company, resulted in a significant benefit for HES-IE customers throughout the state. HES-IE administrators reviewed and approved approximately 2,100 refrigerator replacement requests from a large, affordable-property owner, covering 31 sites throughout Connecticut. HES-IE worked with the property owner and reviewed each refrigerator model to determine the savings associated with replacement. Once the contracts were signed, the team worked quickly with the property manager, the refrigerator supplier and the tenants, resulting in a streamlined installation of all the refrigerators in advance of the winter peak and anticipated rising electric rates. This initiative resulted in an estimated nearly 1.5 million kilowatt-hours saved annually.
Residential Financing
Residential financing is in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), the Connecticut Green Bank and AFC First Financial. Eligible Connecticut residents can finance home energy efficiency improvements with low-interest loans.
2014 HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS – INCOME ELIGIBLE
HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONSSM (HES)HES | HES-Income Eligible | Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Residential Energy Solutions
2014 RESIDENTIAL FINANCING2014 residential financing totaled over $18.1 million and 2,616 loans.
Water Heaters: 73 Units $320,910
Other: 155 Units $1,258,519
Solar PV: 65 Units $1,142,950
Central AC: 126 Units $993,682
Heat Pumps: 330 Units $3,369,524
Boilers & Furnaces: 1,117 Units $8,766,541
Insulation: 750 Units $2,296,882
Gabinelle Family
The Home Energy Solutions program portfolio includes in-home services for every household, at every income level, to address every type of energy efficiency improvement – from weatherization, to water heating, to home heating and cooling equipment. These full service solutions bring needed energy expertise right into a customer’s home using utility-authorized BPI professionals including home improvement contractors, oil dealers, heating and cooling contractors and insulation installers.
Customers Served
38,288
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime453.5 Thousand 8.3 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas, Gallons = Fuel Oil & Propane)
kWh Annual CCF Annual Gallons Annual28.8 Million 1.6 Million 1.4 Million
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime Gallons Lifetime343.6 Million 32.5 Million 28.5 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
41,295 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$12.7 Million
Lifetime Savings
$212.3 Million
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2014 HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS
CYNTHIA L., EAST HARTFORD (HES-IE)
Heat Source: Oil heat and hot water
MEASURES COMPLETED
Identified and sealed air leaks
Energy-efficient light bulbs
Hot water saving measures
Insulation upgrades to floors, sidewalls and attic
ENERGY STAR® refrigerator replacement
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
1,153 kWh saved annually
676 gallons of fuel oil saved annually
$1,943 saved annually
“The services were the best thing ever! They insulated from the inside out and from the outside in. I’m really happy! I haven’t had to order oil in three months which saves me money.” Cynthia L.
JEN K., MIDDLETOWN (HES) HOME FACTS
Home Size: 1,234 Square Feet
Age of Home: 73 years
Heat Source: Oil heat and hot water
MEASURES COMPLETED
Identified and sealed air leaks
Energy-efficient light bulbs
Hot water saving measures
Insulation upgrades in attic, walls, basement ceiling and crawl space
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Insulation rebate: $622
Balance funded through CHIF 0% residential financing
475 kWh saved annually
277 gallons of fuel oil saved annually
$941 saved annually
“At the end of the day, it’s so nice to return to a comfortable house that we know is not only insulated properly, but is also saving us money on our monthly utility bill. We hope to use the savings in the future to continue making some of the energy efficiency upgrades recommended to us during our HES assessment.” Jen K.
RICH K., TRUMBULL (HES)HOME FACTS
Home Size: 1,300+ Square Feet
Cooling Source: Central air
Heat Source: Oil heat and hot water
MEASURES COMPLETED
Identified and sealed air leaks
Energy-efficient light bulbs
Hot water saving measures
Insulation upgrades in attic floor
Energy-efficient central air upgrade
NEST thermostat
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Insulation rebate: $975
HVAC rebate: $500
968 kWh saved annually
264 gallons of fuel oil saved annually
$1,541 saved annually
“The house this winter felt more snug and less drafty. The rebates really make a big difference, and that’s important for homeowners to know. With making the change to the insulation and the HVAC system, I have certainly seen a change in my electric bill.” Rich K.
Customers Served
2,326
CO2 Emissions Reduced
2,914 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$897.1 Thousand
Lifetime Savings
$16.3 Million
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RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION
Residential Energy Solutions
2014 RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime34.1 Thousand 705.9 Thousand
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas, Gallons = Fuel Oil & Propane)
kWh Annual CCF Annual Gallons Annual3.0 Million 209.6 Thousand 23.4 Thousand
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime Gallons Lifetime45.6 Million 4.8 Million 582.8 Thousand
The Residential New Construction (RNC) program provides incentives to builders and/or homeowners to incorporate advanced energy-efficient technologies. The designs and technologies are confirmed through a comprehensive approach to measuring energy efficiency in a home called the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating.
In 2014, the RNC program changed its approach to the first step of participation in the program, from ENERGY STAR® certification to a HERS rating. The goal was to capture greater participation in the program, while still achieving significant energy savings. The numbers have shown an increase from 25 percent market share (homes permitted in Connecticut) to 33 percent market share. All new homes are now able to obtain the same incentive levels regardless of fuel. Additional incentives are available for ENERGY STAR, LEED, NGBC and other certifications. This change to the program is also preparing builders for the 2015 IECC code cycle that will be adopted in the near future. The 2015 IECC will require HERS ratings with a score of 58. The RNC program is properly preparing builders for these future changes so that they can hit the ground running once it is mandatory.
The Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge was also completed in 2014. The Challenge continues to be an exciting and inspirational activity, garnering nationwide attention in the media and in the building community.
2014 CT ZERO ENERGY CHALLENGE WINNERS
The annual CT Zero Energy Challenge is a design and build competition that acts as an educational platform to showcase the very best high performance, zero net energy homes in the RNC program.
FIRST PLACE
Owners: Carl Benker and Elizabeth Wegner
Builder: Glastonbury Housesmith LLC
Project Highlights
• Entirely electric, fossil fuel-free house• Thermomass concrete insulation system used in foundation• Solar PV system that follows the sun’s path• Garage equipped with electric car charging stations• State-of-the-art geothermal HVAC and water heating systems
“It was important to us to build a home that was both durable and energy-efficient. By doing so, we will not only save money in the long run, but also achieve a lower overall environmental impact. We followed the most current building science construction principles, and the house will use no fossil fuels anywhere. The builder, Glastonbury Housesmith, made the house a huge success in our eyes.” Carl Benker & Elizabeth Wegner
Products Sold
CFLs 2,536,472 LEDs 1,552,636 Other Lighting 2,767
CO2 Emissions Reduced
45,486 Tons (Annual)
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime314.5 Thousand 2.7 Million
Energy Savings
kWh Annual kWh Lifetime92.2 Million 780.1 Million
Annual Savings
$17.7 Million
Lifetime Savings
$150.3 Million
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2014 RETAIL LIGHTING PRODUCTS
RETAIL LIGHTINGThe award-winning Retail Products program continues to promote the sale of ENERGY STAR® lighting products including CFLs and light emitting diode, or LED, light bulbs in most of Connecticut’s grocery, pharmacy, home improvement and big box retail stores. By working with lighting manufacturers and retailers to reduce the cost of energy-efficient lighting before reaching the retailers’ shelves, customers can purchase discounted products without having to submit mail-in rebates or bring coupons to the store.
These discounted lighting products are also sold at events hosted by commercial and industrial businesses, state agencies, home shows, state and town community outreach events, and non-profit organizations. The Energy Efficiency Fund also supports the SmartLiving™ Catalog (www.smartlivingcatalog.com) for online purchase of a variety of lighting and other energy-efficient products. Additionally, the Fund continues to sponsor Shining Solutions, a fundraising program in which schools and community organizations sell CFLs and LEDs to raise money and expand awareness of the benefits of efficient lighting.
ADVANCING THE SALE OF LED LIGHT BULBS
The big lighting story continues to be the tremendous market adoption of LED light bulbs. Energy Efficiency Fund incentives on ENERGY STAR certified LEDs were introduced in 2011 with a limited number of products on store shelves. In 2014, ENERGY STAR certified 75 Watt and 100 Watt equivalent LED options were introduced to the consumer market, along with three-way LED bulbs. The program administrators discontinued incentives for specialty CFL products as affordable, higher quality LED options became available. In total, 1,552,636 LED light bulbs were sold in 2014 with a Fund incentive – representing 38 percent of our total residential lighting sales, compared to 13.8 percent in 2013.
SECOND PLACE
Owners: Paul Lehto
Builder: Lehto Design/Build
Project Highlights
• High efficiency insulation and triple pane windows
• Air source heat pumps for heating and cooling• Evacuated tube solar thermal system • Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system • 12 kilowatt grid-tied solar PV system
“This is the second year in a row that we participated in the Zero Energy Challenge and took home an award, a tremendous honor to us. With this home, we were able to incorporate advanced building techniques and the latest technology to bring it to net zero.” Nick Lehto
THIRD PLACE
Owners: The Taft School
Builder: BPC Green Builders
Project Highlights
• Durable, super insulated thermal envelope
• ENERGY STAR certified appliances used throughout the house• High efficiency, heat pump hot water system• Air source heat pumps for heating and cooling• Low-flow faucets and toilets for water conservation
“One of my responsibilities at The Taft School is to always be looking for new and creative ways to cut operating costs. Taft is committed to building and renovating our properties with the goal of attaining the highest levels of energy efficiency and sustainability possible. We are proud of this home that will be used to house a Taft faculty family, and we will continue to emphasize innovation and energy efficiency in all of our school facilities.” Gil Thornfeldt, Taft School CFO/Business Manager
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HEATING, COOLING, HOT WATER, APPLIANCES, ELECTRONICS
Residential Energy Solutions
In 2014, residential consumers took advantage of a variety of rebates designed to encourage the purchase of ENERGY STAR® certified products by reducing the premium price tag usually associated with energy-efficient technology.
2014 RETAIL REBATES / INSTANT DISCOUNTS
Number of Rebates/Instant
Discounts
Annual Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings MMBTU CO2 Savings Dollar Savings
kWh CCF Oil/
Propane kWh CCF Oil/
Propane Annual Lifetime Annual Lifetime Annual Lifetime
Natural Gas Water Heater
1,758 — 110,898 — — 2,089,304 — 11,411 214,989 669 12,598 $ 131,914 $ 2,485,251
Heat Pump Water Heater
1,391 2,185,875 — — 21,858,750 — — 7,460 74,604 1,079 10,789 $ 420,319 $ 4,203,193
HVAC (Central Air, Furnace and Boilers)
11,706 3,057,619 383,382 2,121 41,825,221 7,619,978 42,429 50,180 932,730 3,848 67,141 $ 1,052,154 $ 17,269,999
Geothermal Heat Pumps
36 56,916 — — 1,024,488 — — 194 3,497 28 506 $ 10,944 $ 196,998
Ductless Heat Pump
2,938 2,916,271 — — 52,492,867 — — 9,953 179,158 1,439 25,908 $ 560,766 $ 10,093,790
Enervee Appliances (formerly TopTen)
340 402,151 53 25 1,123,806 584 280 1,382 3,935 199 562 $ 77,490 $ 217,869
MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS AND EFFICIENT PRODUCT FINDER
In 2014, the utilities continued their heat pump water heater partnerships with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Based on the successful partnership with GE in 2013, partnership opportunities were expanded in 2014 to include three national retailers and more than 20 wholesalers and independent retailers. These partnerships utilize an Energize Connecticut
“upstream” or instant discount, applied at the point-of-sale. The overall goal of the upstream program is to create a market transformation towards the stocking, sale and distribution of high efficiency equipment. Instant discounts are now available for natural gas water heaters (tankless, condensing and storage), high efficiency natural gas boilers, high efficiency furnaces, and ECM circulator pumps. Licensed contractors can purchase this discounted equipment from 46 distributors in 124 Connecticut locations. Through the upstream program, which included a multimedia marketing campaign targeting end users and contractors, we have seen as high as an 800 percent participation increase compared to 2013.
As a result of TopTen USA terminating their program in the United States, Eversource and the UIL Holdings Corporation teamed up with Enervee to add the “Efficient Product Finder” to Energize Connecticut’s portfolio of consumer services. Launched in November, this pilot program offers a dynamic web-based platform (EnergizeCT.enervee.com) to help customers find the most energy-efficient products available on the market using an energy score which rates products based on energy efficiency and performance. This closed-loop marketing channel allows customers to access and redeem Energize CT rebates and has re-marketing capabilities that remind users of their product searches even after they have left the site.
Water Heater Instant Discounts
Natural Gas Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heating, Cooling and ECM Rebates/Instant Discounts
Natural Gas, Oil, Propane Furnace/Natural Gas Boiler
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Additional incentives for Quality Installation & Verification program also available)
Ductless Heat Pumps
Geothermal Systems
Electronically Commutated Motor – Circulator Pump
Appliance On-Line Rebates
Enervee Refrigerators
Enervee Clothes Washers
Enervee Freezers
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eesmarts™
Community and Education Energy Solutions
TECHNICAL SCHOOL E-HOUSE INITIATIVE
In 2014, the Connecticut Technical High School System, in partnership with the Energy Efficiency Fund and the Connecticut Green Bank, opened the state’s sixth and seventh E-Houses at Bullard Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport and Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury. The nation’s first high school laboratories for learning “green” construction, the E-House initiative provides an energy efficiency and clean energy curriculum for the schools’ architectural, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing faculty and students. Designed to move educators and students beyond the textbook to hands-on training, this workforce development initiative was highlighted in the 2012 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Summer Study in Pacific Grove, California and has been emulated by other technical high school systems from across the United States. Designed and built by students and faculty, each E-House incorporates solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, weatherization and energy efficiency labs in the design of the project.
In 2014, the innovative eesmarts program conducted 28 regional professional development workshops for 471 educators regarding the basics of energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change and how electricity works. The program’s comprehensive K–12 energy education lessons, activities and materials align with the state’s science and math frameworks and the Next Generation Science Standards. The program partnered with Project Learning Tree to hold PLT GreenSchools! Investigations professional development workshops throughout the state. More than 5,500 curriculum materials were distributed in 2014 to over 100 schools and educational institutions.
The eesmarts Energy-Saving Challenge entered its second year with over 600 students participating in the challenge. Through extensive outreach to schools and museums, eeEvents reached over 15,000 students, parents and educators. The eesmarts program sponsored the 2014 Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair’s Sustainable Resource and Practices (middle school), Future Sustainability (high school) and Alternative/Renewable Energy (middle/high school) categories. The winners of these categories went on to perform well in international competitions with their projects.
Dr. Nivea Torres, Superintendent Connecticut Technical High Schools, students and stakeholders cut the ribbon at Bullard Havens Technical School to open the newly completed E-House in October 2014.
2014 eesmarts student contest winners and dignitaries.
10TH ANNUAL STUDENT CONTESTMore than 900 schoolchildren in grades K–12 submitted entries in the eesmarts annual Student Contest. The contest’s 39 finalists represented 15 cities and towns across the state. Entries took the form of posters, narratives, news articles, book reviews, essays, speeches, public service announcements and community project plans on topics including climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and recycling. The Power of Change category was created for the high school level in collaboration with Connecticut-based foundations Emily Hall Tremain Foundation, Hampshire Foundation, and the Common Sense Fund. Winners of the Power of Change category received awards to implement their community service learning projects. More than 100 students, parents and supporters attended the June awards ceremony. Representatives from DEEP, state senators and state representatives, along with Eversource and UI personnel were in attendance to celebrate the students’ hard work. NBC Connecticut’s meteorologist Bob Maxon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
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MUSEUM PARTNERSHIPS
Community and Education Energy Solutions
SEMINARS AND EVENTSEnergy Efficiency Fund events reach every type of energy consumer.
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES IN 2014 INCLUDE:
Commercial and industrial outreach including Chambers of Commerce events, contractor meetings, Connecticut Farm Energy workshops
Trade ally training seminars on topics including energy code, demand response, sustainability, lighting, high-performance homes, energy efficiency sales, Portfolio Manager, building and HVAC contractor training
Industry conference participation including Affordable Comfort Institute National Home Performance Conference, CBIA Environmental & Energy Conference, AESP Energy Efficiency Conference, CTSSA Energy Summit, Association of Energy Engineers events, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Summit, and What’s the Deal? Energy Summit
Residential, community and educational outreach including Clean Energy Communities events, Council of Small Towns (COST) forum, Latinas & Power Symposium, CT Housing Coalition Conference, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities annual conference, home shows, senior fairs, library events, social agency forums, school fairs, Earth Day events, eesmarts events and forums, Connecticut Science Fair, Technical High School E-House openings, and museum events
HOME ENERGY REPORTSIn 2014, approximately 350,000 Eversource customers in Connecticut received customized reports detailing their home’s energy use compared to “neighbors” with similar-sized homes within a two-mile radius. All participants had access to interactive energy information through an online portal, and approximately 230,000 of the high-usage customers received paper reports in the mail as well. Both the printed reports and portal include energy-saving tips and positive reinforcement encouraging customers to engage in energy conservation behaviors and to take advantage of the energy-saving services and rebates available in Connecticut. As a result of the 2014 reports, the 350,000 Eversource customers saved more than 28.9 megawatt-hours, annually.
In 2014, the Energy Efficiency Fund continued its support of several interactive exhibits relating to energy, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources throughout the state. A highlight of the year was a major redesign of the Energy City Gallery at the Connecticut Science Center.
EXHIBITS ARE LOCATED AT:
Connecticut Science Center (Hartford) – Energy City Gallery
The Discovery Museum (Bridgeport) – Energy Exhibit
The SmartLiving™ Center (Relocating to North Haven in 2015) – A professionally staffed facility that serves as a high-profile resource for promoting energy-efficient products, services and ideas
Stepping Stones Museum for Children (Norwalk) – Energy Lab! Gallery, traveling Mini-Conservation QuestSM Exhibit
The Trash Museum (Hartford) – The Energy-Recycling Connection Exhibit
DEEP Commissioner Klee leads by example – shown here discussing the results of the blower door test performed at his home in 2014.
Wind turbines, solar panels, hydropower and fuel cells are just a few of the alternative energy technologies visitors to the Connecticut Science Center will discover in the newly-
updated Energy City gallery.
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CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES
Municipalities that signed or resigned the Clean Energy Communities pledge in 2014 are highlighted in green on pages 16-18.
The Clean Energy Communities program empowers community leaders, households, and local businesses with the tools and resources they need to work together to set clean energy goals. The administrators of both the Energy Efficiency Fund and the Connecticut Green Bank work with participating cities and towns to reduce their municipal building energy consumption, to increase their use of renewable sources, and to enable residents and local businesses to participate in various smart energy programs and services.
2014 Bright Idea Grants
Through an innovative point system that rewards a variety of energy efficiency achievements, communities can earn “Bright Idea Grants”. In March, participating communities were joined by DEEP Commissioner Klee, legislators, utility administrators and municipal officials in a ceremony held at the state capitol in recognition of reaching their first milestones in becoming more sustainable communities.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
ThomastonIn November, the Thomaston Board of Selectmen held a light bulb exchange paid for with a Bright Idea Grant. More than 400 households showed up to town hall to exchange old energy-intensive incandescent light bulbs for new energy-saving LED bulbs. 2,500 LEDs were exchanged at no charge to residents, saving homes an average of $50 in energy costs every year.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
North HavenThe Town of North Haven replaced their manual thermostats for heating and dual heating/cooling control with programmable thermostats in all of their municipal buildings.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
New HavenMayor Harp established The Youth Conservation Initiative (YCI) in partnership with Energize Connecticut. The youths canvassed New Haven neighborhoods in an effort to educate residents and business owners on the importance of energy reduction through lighting upgrades. The canvassing efforts were conducted from June through September and will continue in 2015.
CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES 2014 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS
120 cities and towns are now Clean Energy Communities
56 municipalities participated in the Municipal Technical Assistance Benchmarking program
$120,000 in Bright Idea Grants awarded to 63 communities
6,493 homes participated in Home Energy Solutions (including income eligible households) as a result of Clean Energy Communities HES outreach campaigns conducted in 36 cities and towns
More than 200 outreach events held throughout Connecticut
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CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES
Community and Education Energy Solutions
Derby residents participate in the Great Bulb Exchange to educate consumers about LED technology
Representatives from South Windsor and Eversource meet to kick off Energize South Windsor
More Bright Ideas from Clean Energy Communities:
• Professional-grade audits for municipal buildings performed in Middletown, Mansfield, Coventry, Enfield and Barkhamsted.
• Energy outreach and events -- Southbury hosted a town-wide energy fair and Westport used its grant to promote Home Energy Solutions and insulation upgrades.
• Municipal heating and cooling upgrades completed in Weston, Watertown, Wolcott and Brookfield.
• Municipal LED lighting retrofits completed in Newtown, West Hartford, Plainville and West Haven.
• Electric vehicle charging station available for the public in Madison.
Regional Taskforce Workshop: An Evening of Energy Efficiency
In October the Clean Energy Communities team hosted a regional task force workshop in Windsor. The workshop included presentations on smart energy resources for municipalities, residents, businesses and educators. The event was kicked off by highlighting Bloomfield’s progress with the Home Energy Solutions program. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the town’s officials and their Conservation, Energy and Environment Commission, Bloomfield has achieved 25 percent participation. One out of every four homes in Bloomfield is running more efficiently year-round, saving money on utility bills, and enjoying a safer, healthier and more comfortable living environment.
DEEP Commissioner Klee captures the excitement of the Bright Idea Grant ceremony.
Businesses Served
2,118
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime146.6 Thousand 1.8 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas)
kWh Annual CCF Annual39.7 Million 109.6 Thousand
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime485.5 Million 1.3 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
20,235 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$6.5 Million
Lifetime Savings
$79.2 Million
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SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ADVANTAGE
Business Energy Solutions
“At the end of the day, it was absolutely the right choice to invest in energy efficient improvements that make the restaurant more comfortable for our employees and guests. With the steps we’ve taken to improve operations, we can now ensure that the Silver Star Diner remains a fixture in Norwalk for many generations to come.”
Alex Savvidis, Silver Star Diner
The small business program continues to provide comprehensive energy-saving projects to small businesses throughout Connecticut. In 2014, efforts were augmented to bring broader and deeper solutions to small businesses with the application of kitchen exhaust hood controls and energy management systems. These two applications are in addition to standard measures which include lighting, refrigeration, motor controls and natural gas efficiency.
2014 SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
“As a small business, we don’t necessarily have the financial or technical resources in-house to introduce advanced energy efficiency improvements into our facility. The funds and assistance from Energize Connecticut allowed us to proactively undertake some significant upgrades, and the resulting financial savings absolutely keep us viable in today’s competitive market.” Bill Giannetto, Mica Corp.
MICA CORPORATION
COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES INCLUDE
Interior and exterior LED lighting upgrade
Variable frequency drive controls for air handler motor
HVAC controls
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $25,364
35,686 kWh saved annually
$6,400 saved annually
SILVER STAR DINER
COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES INCLUDE
Energy-efficient lighting throughout
Refrigerator fan motors and controls
Exhaust hood control system
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $50,581
88,344 kWh saved annually
$17,000 saved annually
Businesses Served
1,205
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime300.4 Thousand 4.6 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas)
kWh Annual CCF Annual58.5 Million 980.1 Thousand
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime901.2 Million 15.2 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
34,762 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$10.0 Million
Lifetime Savings
$154.6 Million
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2014 NEW CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
NEW CONSTRUCTION / EQUIPMENT
In 2014, the Energy Efficiency Fund continued to support commercial and industrial customers initiating new construction or new electric or natural gas equipment purchases through an incentive structure that offsets the incremental cost between baseline equipment and standards and high efficiency options.
“The incentives allowed us to incorporate energy-saving equipment and strategies that otherwise would not have been financially possible and will deliver us a favorable economic return for years to come. Money that can now be reinvested back into our operations in the form of new scientific equipment and personnel with the promise to transform medicine by improving care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span.”
John Fitzpatrick, Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
“We want sustainable options because we recognize the critical role higher education institutions have as environmental stewards.”
Keith Woodward, AVP-Facilities Operations, Quinnipiac University.
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES INCLUDE
Interior lighting (LEDs and CFLs)
HVAC VFDs, fans and pumps
Supplemental 10-ton chiller
Condensing boilers
Air handling and control systems
Customized water cooling equipment
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $87,040
342,789 kWh saved annually
$61,702 saved annually
JACKSON LABORATORY FOR GENOMIC MEDICINE
COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES INCLUDE
Building envelope, pipe and duct insulation
Interior and exterior lighting and lighting controls
Demand control ventilation and Aircuity monitoring systems
Condensing boilers
Air handling and control systems
Customized water-cooled equipment
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $1.2 million
4,000,000 kWh saved annually
80,000 ccf saved annually
$620,000 saved annually
This prescriptive approach is effective for many types of facilities, but for certain complex buildings with aggressive performance targets, a “whole building performance” option is also available.
In 2014, Eversource and UIL Holdings Corporation’s new construction projects were completed in many sectors with retail (chain stores), government facilities and public schools as active participants. Manufacturers were the leaders for process efficiency improvements, with compressors and cycling air dryers as common measures.
Business Energy Solutions
Businesses Served
2,460
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime600.7 Thousand 6.4 Million
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity, CCF = Natural Gas)
kWh Annual CCF Annual121.7 Million 1.8 Million
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime1.3 Billion 17.8 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced
70,937 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$20.7 Million
Lifetime Savings
$227.0 Million
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BUSINESS AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
Programs: Energy Opportunities
Operations & Maintenance Services
Retro Commissioning
Process Reengineering for Increased Manufacturing Efficiency (PRIME)
Business Sustainability Challenge
“With our efficiency goals evolving, we knew we needed a more company-wide, collaborative approach. We were looking for a cross-functional team to serve as an internal energy advocacy group to help keep our long term conservation projects on track.” Jeff Wilson, Schick plant services manager
2014 BUSINESS AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
SCHICK
MEASURES INCLUDE
Provide training in LEAN manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption through the PRIME program
Developed a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians to identify energy waste and energy efficiency opportunities
Complete audit conducted on the 425,000-square-foot-facility
60 opportunities to decrease overall energy usage and operating costs identified, including HVAC, chilled water and steam system upgrades, and lighting overhaul.
Lean manufacturing process tools reinforced with team participants
In 2014, utility administrators and the EEB’s commercial and industrial working group continued to address energy use in the context of the total lifecycle of a building and the behaviors of the owners and occupants within them.
Beginning in April, 2014, Eversource and UIL Holdings Corporation’s commercial and industrial customers (or their contractors) began purchasing eligible linear fluorescent and LED replacement lamps at a reduced cost from participating distributors without the need for a rebate form. This “upstream” approach leverages manufacturers’ and distributors’ sales and marketing resources and is an important step towards broader adoption of the technology in this sector.
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BUSINESS AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
“When we evaluated our energy use and benchmarked equipment, we noticed a major issue – we were using a tremendous amount of energy while production was quiet. We implemented an energy management system and new technology that has directly impacted our bottom line, allowing us to save money, add jobs and remain an industry leader amongst our competitors across the globe.”
Damon Esposito, Vice President of Operations, Theis Precision Steel
“The projects make us competitive in a world where we are paying good wages while competing against countries that not only do not pay well, but are being subsidized by their
government. Reducing our energy not only preserves jobs in Connecticut, but is allowing us to grow.” Carl Holte, Web Industries
Business Energy Solutions
THEIS PRECISION STEEL
MEASURES INCLUDE
Installation of wireless electric sub-metering system and virtual dashboard
Multiple process improvements resulting from the submetering study
Energy-efficient compressor and steam trap upgrades
Provide training in LEAN manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption through the PRIME program
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $51,435
365,000 kWh saved annually
$41,400 saved annually
WEB INDUSTRIES
2011-2014 MEASURES INCLUDE
Process improvement: Increased throughput but at reduced energy per foot
Process improvement: Reduced changeover time resulting in less idle energy consumption
Process equipment: Energy-efficient winders
LED lighting
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $526,499
1,550,703 kWh saved annually
$204,693 saved annually
PEP LACEY
MEASURES INCLUDE
Provide training in LEAN manufacturing techniques to reduce waste, improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption through the PRIME program
Energy-efficient lighting upgrade
Process equipment upgrade: Replacement of hydraulic plastic injection molding machines with energy-efficient electric servo-driven injection molding machines
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Energy Efficiency Fund incentive: $63,980
400,081 kWh saved annually
$72,000 saved annually
“By taking advantage of Energize Connecticut programs, we were able to identify key inefficiencies across our business and implement necessary improvements. Now, we’re operating with enhanced production efficiency, improved product throughput and reduced waste.” Ken Lisk, PEP Lacey
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PROTECTING CONNECTICUT’S TREASURED ENVIRONMENT
REFLECTING REDUCTION IN CRITERIA POLLUTANTS AND CARBON DIOXIDE (IN TONS)
AIR EMISSIONSESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS 2014 ESTIMATED LIFETIME SAVINGS 2014
Electric Natural Gas Fuel Oil & Propane Electric Natural Gas Fuel Oil & Propane
SOX Tons 23 — 133 247 3 2,752
NOX Tons 34 30 18 359 484 373
CO2 Tons 191,414 38,159 25,572 2,053,013 620,985 528,330
Reducing the amount of energy used in Connecticut results in less power plant operation time and significantly reduces the emission of carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, and sulfur oxides – which are all associated with environmental issues like ozone depletion, climate change, public health problems, acid rain and smog.
By playing an integral role in helping to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, the Energy Efficiency Fund’s programs play a vital role in the overall economic and environmental health of Connecticut.
Improving air quality in the Northeast continues to be an important focus of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.
The lifetime energy savings achieved through Energy Efficiency Fund programs in 2014 resulted in
AVOIDED EMISSIONS OF
3,202,328TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE,
EQUIVALENT TO REMOVING
466,259 CARS OFF THE ROAD FOR A YEAR.
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DEMONSTRATING ECONOMIC BENEFITS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUTThis list includes energy efficiency and conservation benefits provided to residential, commercial and industrial customers of the electric and gas utilities, the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC), and The Wallingford Electric Division.
TownEnergy
Incentives
Annual kWh
Savings
Lifetime kWh
Savings
Peak Demand
kW
Annual CCF
Savings
Lifetime CCF
Savings
Annual Gallons (Oil &
Propane)
Lifetime Gallons
(Oil & Propane)
Annual Dollars Saved
Lifetime Dollars Saved
Annual CO2
(Tons) Saved
Andover $ 46,651 69,484 1,122,240 16 223 4,450 2,220 44,157 $ 20,733 $ 365,297 65
Ansonia $ 929,431 927,946 11,332,083 117 32,255 652,388 10,858 235,482 $ 232,210 $ 3,490,211 791
Ashford $ 124,307 211,738 3,113,704 13 0 0 3,025 57,822 $ 48,328 $ 755,200 142
Avon $ 651,042 1,145,416 12,128,851 157 20,108 346,711 12,997 262,046 $ 267,041 $ 3,425,327 844
Barkhamsted $ 25,369 33,981 401,429 4 0 0 1,499 30,322 $ 11,613 $ 184,350 34
Beacon Falls $ 114,760 213,628 2,728,448 22 454 8,321 4,976 100,383 $ 56,493 $ 859,121 168
Berlin $ 2,662,501 14,771,922 133,670,099 2,561 18,785 373,443 8,678 176,386 $ 2,619,050 $ 24,018,905 7,511
Bethany $ 125,327 143,806 1,888,900 26 0 0 8,908 181,458 $ 58,896 $ 1,014,969 183
Bethel $ 433,977 1,012,440 12,514,128 147 8,385 102,931 7,551 162,324 $ 212,466 $ 2,870,654 647
Bethlehem $ 80,304 185,082 1,855,475 25 75 1,509 2,481 48,607 $ 41,693 $ 505,353 121
Bloomfield $ 2,295,496 5,016,325 57,435,314 575 68,357 1,334,991 19,159 377,198 $ 1,007,816 $ 12,630,833 3,133
Bolton $ 103,360 141,455 1,822,872 19 0 0 4,430 89,574 $ 41,449 $ 654,091 120
Bozrah $ 142,000 364,501 3,400,411 64 0 0 0 0 $ 63,387 $ 584,531 180
Branford $ 795,508 1,652,571 18,933,849 263 62,276 1,252,245 6,189 123,895 $ 367,951 $ 4,966,873 1,267
Bridgeport $ 7,265,403 8,757,443 99,835,105 867 292,865 5,812,833 60,422 1,337,858 $ 2,020,948 $ 28,010,803 6,874
Bridgewater $ 31,580 49,348 629,779 5 0 0 1,144 24,512 $ 12,935 $ 201,501 38
Bristol $ 2,966,136 6,913,990 83,719,412 795 120,208 1,912,525 23,381 485,540 $ 1,401,364 $ 18,133,483 4,433
Brookfield $ 1,384,688 7,552,995 86,373,075 783 15,590 304,282 13,361 271,013 $ 1,378,568 $ 16,179,980 3,988
Brooklyn $ 201,234 478,821 5,982,621 73 615 11,778 3,173 63,166 $ 95,899 $ 1,280,367 274
Burlington $ 146,376 213,363 2,905,741 31 463 9,263 8,366 161,770 $ 69,352 $ 1,124,047 192
Canaan $ 108,828 331,899 4,744,323 35 0 0 756 15,441 $ 60,595 $ 874,287 173
Canterbury $ 60,430 51,032 881,383 7 0 0 2,512 52,590 $ 18,430 $ 351,562 57
Canton $ 453,191 1,537,444 12,992,745 161 3,056 61,425 9,020 185,975 $ 304,474 $ 3,001,767 878
Chaplin $ 46,372 43,788 477,799 5 0 0 3,278 67,615 $ 20,083 $ 339,341 57
Cheshire $ 1,780,523 2,382,663 31,115,325 416 198,009 2,599,759 27,091 553,964 $ 698,721 $ 10,032,105 2,695
Chester $ 52,773 99,628 821,583 5 112 2,233 3,075 62,214 $ 29,126 $ 380,107 87
Clinton $ 321,171 810,886 9,924,166 71 2,607 48,879 12,161 253,219 $ 189,662 $ 2,717,645 568
Colchester $ 290,519 525,799 7,037,212 70 108 2,160 6,625 131,785 $ 116,738 $ 1,713,147 337
Colebrook $ 9,732 4,973 51,656 2 0 0 764 17,164 $ 3,770 $ 74,170 11
Columbia $ 94,827 95,861 1,099,908 9 0 0 6,005 116,300 $ 39,512 $ 631,481 120
Cornwall $ 37,636 45,863 531,890 6 0 0 3,559 80,270 $ 21,513 $ 396,777 57
Coventry $ 150,949 146,205 1,787,390 17 0 0 8,764 172,991 $ 58,762 $ 965,309 183
Cromwell $ 1,732,464 2,991,528 40,778,297 537 16,380 293,581 5,330 107,888 $ 555,503 $ 7,711,102 1,640
Danbury $ 6,744,225 10,418,549 126,866,309 1,238 359,450 4,185,657 129,346 2,859,801 $ 2,632,978 $ 36,834,569 8,982
Darien $ 543,422 881,581 12,197,843 145 11,550 195,024 19,838 415,327 $ 239,346 $ 3,869,961 753
Deep River $ 109,177 195,740 1,851,035 14 0 0 4,615 88,858 $ 51,594 $ 656,209 152
Derby $ 866,166 3,493,319 34,798,555 355 11,775 169,696 7,141 156,761 $ 645,434 $ 6,746,343 1,888
Durham $ 148,316 289,675 3,935,801 47 0 0 6,770 133,785 $ 76,127 $ 1,185,483 223
East Granby $ 251,720 801,806 10,179,699 58 186 3,373 3,413 70,017 $ 152,586 $ 2,019,577 438
East Haddam $ 130,825 192,056 2,613,603 23 0 0 4,632 88,685 $ 51,019 $ 786,635 154
East Hampton $ 136,152 166,206 1,963,848 20 0 0 6,607 131,769 $ 54,035 $ 838,835 161
East Hartford $ 2,388,441 3,293,103 39,503,389 338 96,587 1,934,723 52,189 1,097,163 $ 859,645 $ 12,881,357 2,878
East Haven $ 907,236 2,314,891 21,762,599 209 24,688 462,827 11,534 249,072 $ 469,042 $ 5,147,077 1,436
East Lyme $ 794,693 1,080,885 14,036,636 198 30,707 658,442 15,629 314,401 $ 275,539 $ 4,261,328 886
East Windsor $ 448,436 1,322,520 13,018,119 111 23,872 470,322 6,212 126,479 $ 275,476 $ 3,184,984 865
Eastford $ 28,886 48,172 705,539 8 0 0 1,039 20,580 $ 12,330 $ 199,567 35
Easton $ 193,305 95,684 1,233,789 27 13,945 271,437 7,418 153,746 $ 57,627 $ 1,065,906 221
Ellington $ 583,551 920,957 11,108,014 159 26,621 584,047 10,849 209,093 $ 225,803 $ 3,283,591 744
Enfield $ 2,051,335 8,543,843 95,224,166 1,123 24,571 418,485 26,903 512,127 $ 1,610,612 $ 18,731,844 4,713
Essex $ 307,175 661,005 7,847,234 101 16,620 272,708 5,906 117,922 $ 152,633 $ 2,067,740 495
Fairfield $ 2,376,300 5,764,501 62,367,784 600 140,054 2,713,006 22,875 482,091 $ 1,217,714 $ 15,243,216 3,986
Farmington $ 2,563,684 6,090,270 81,048,117 1,031 127,197 2,185,590 17,576 353,965 $ 1,242,436 $ 17,444,355 3,990
Franklin $ 30,814 45,780 552,915 5 0 0 1,345 26,292 $ 13,077 $ 195,062 39
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The towns indicated in green are Clean Energy Communities. Home Energy Reports behavior benefits not included in this listing.
TownEnergy
Incentives
Annual kWh
Savings
Lifetime kWh
Savings
Peak Demand
kW
Annual CCF
Savings
Lifetime CCF
Savings
Annual Gallons (Oil &
Propane)
Lifetime Gallons
(Oil & Propane)
Annual Dollars Saved
Lifetime Dollars Saved
Annual CO2
(Tons) Saved
Glastonbury $ 1,207,138 3,222,153 34,319,199 418 37,274 658,183 18,355 375,513 $ 664,286 $ 7,980,115 2,028
Goshen $ 79,630 98,006 1,335,575 19 0 0 4,522 90,040 $ 34,244 $ 572,099 103
Granby $ 173,297 219,486 2,431,331 31 4,480 59,300 8,292 161,750 $ 73,812 $ 1,092,005 233
Greenwich $ 1,401,670 2,552,220 32,674,431 281 78,592 1,379,414 9,980 201,984 $ 553,763 $ 7,751,945 1,849
Griswold $ 131,365 97,446 1,123,645 9 0 0 1,966 38,384 $ 24,424 $ 339,167 73
Groton $ 1,453,336 2,002,655 20,131,774 273 50,677 1,057,461 3,214 70,159 $ 406,893 $ 4,775,374 1,336
Guilford $ 600,589 1,229,897 13,906,575 205 10,469 193,533 15,872 317,683 $ 283,842 $ 3,790,779 864
Haddam $ 125,999 154,807 1,837,262 20 0 0 7,004 133,202 $ 53,563 $ 822,526 162
Hamden $ 2,625,160 4,251,825 43,756,596 519 97,483 1,802,881 38,607 848,292 $ 975,520 $ 12,535,136 3,170
Hampton $ 47,804 51,228 710,644 6 0 0 2,264 43,515 $ 17,519 $ 287,689 55
Hartford $ 8,061,731 14,916,379 177,365,152 2,527 556,284 7,668,520 20,446 401,879 $ 3,181,140 $ 39,616,553 10,982
Hartland $ 19,276 21,478 277,255 3 47 824 1,311 25,104 $ 8,766 $ 143,973 28
Harwinton $ 64,118 93,317 1,098,527 14 0 0 3,565 71,192 $ 29,790 $ 459,653 88
Hebron $ 257,600 460,939 5,704,649 55 798 17,156 9,469 188,166 $ 116,910 $ 1,713,411 349
Kent $ 50,539 95,988 1,218,623 13 0 0 1,830 36,791 $ 23,652 $ 349,433 71
Killingly $ 1,042,798 2,125,947 25,310,876 91 42,001 355,350 9,826 194,483 $ 445,542 $ 5,442,867 1,427
Killingworth $ 144,024 188,183 2,377,512 23 0 0 7,720 147,201 $ 62,091 $ 968,646 182
Lebanon $ 186,053 370,355 4,643,909 63 0 0 4,246 83,001 $ 80,557 $ 1,114,023 238
Ledyard $ 236,922 812,933 8,228,134 61 474 9,482 7,168 146,277 $ 169,069 $ 1,980,249 496
Lisbon $ 226,183 1,283,098 10,728,207 120 0 0 2,841 58,078 $ 233,939 $ 2,065,108 669
Litchfield $ 164,256 248,198 3,033,257 32 810 16,199 6,584 136,892 $ 68,948 $ 1,058,207 201
Lyme $ 36,765 54,489 790,264 9 0 0 1,001 18,770 $ 13,283 $ 207,249 39
Madison $ 367,336 509,559 6,581,972 71 8,302 162,121 16,699 320,969 $ 159,739 $ 2,513,051 506
Manchester $ 3,036,264 8,318,592 88,666,160 1,049 119,990 2,147,922 23,506 482,702 $ 1,645,899 $ 19,206,286 5,115
Mansfield $ 758,201 2,414,331 25,992,297 332 41,966 495,866 8,921 182,812 $ 492,217 $ 5,654,846 1,547
Marlborough $ 86,404 110,180 1,341,919 14 0 0 4,105 79,936 $ 34,776 $ 534,751 103
Meriden $ 2,547,222 4,610,295 54,242,879 621 106,450 1,788,771 20,373 419,887 $ 976,710 $ 12,694,095 3,181
Middlebury $ 326,846 608,959 7,730,633 69 492 10,376 9,315 202,313 $ 141,783 $ 2,108,774 410
Middlefield $ 77,167 119,658 1,625,416 10 0 0 2,871 54,004 $ 31,728 $ 484,842 93
Middletown $ 4,583,989 9,298,128 99,155,508 985 142,004 2,533,866 63,474 1,231,255 $ 1,988,438 $ 24,239,332 6,265
Milford $ 2,276,842 7,705,352 86,386,515 659 199,411 3,980,366 16,439 351,421 $ 1,585,103 $ 20,130,793 5,213
Monroe $ 297,584 394,432 4,402,938 66 10,192 199,574 10,905 223,801 $ 119,407 $ 1,805,961 388
Montville $ 541,886 2,708,390 29,474,191 236 3,679 63,212 6,383 127,975 $ 498,640 $ 5,616,066 1,437
Morris $ 20,574 40,928 572,736 4 0 0 1,063 19,842 $ 11,163 $ 173,932 31
Naugatuck $ 1,163,678 2,567,399 36,613,500 317 30,854 578,115 14,601 291,786 $ 530,268 $ 7,976,668 1,641
New Britain $ 3,317,554 7,084,616 75,870,136 824 218,851 3,971,976 13,773 289,164 $ 1,484,816 $ 18,077,886 4,996
New Canaan $ 380,379 495,663 5,531,521 98 977 19,542 23,684 497,895 $ 177,183 $ 2,864,225 544
New Fairfield $ 291,960 309,621 4,611,912 59 0 0 7,391 145,568 $ 81,959 $ 1,346,530 246
New Hartford $ 317,076 1,439,606 13,568,879 140 601 12,018 3,598 69,893 $ 264,584 $ 2,610,272 758
New Haven $ 8,844,862 11,752,175 150,879,438 899 500,688 6,341,515 28,996 636,734 $ 2,612,498 $ 34,642,118 9,193
New London $ 639,625 1,141,766 12,746,285 116 39,462 719,124 2,682 53,064 $ 244,893 $ 3,105,523 836
New Milford $ 917,572 2,795,550 29,087,424 301 10,281 230,157 12,138 242,696 $ 541,734 $ 6,151,405 1,586
Newington $ 1,484,830 3,079,528 34,899,815 448 138,561 2,558,808 9,204 180,179 $ 697,427 $ 9,220,201 2,473
Newtown $ 582,491 1,195,861 15,222,519 205 4,645 91,744 18,855 385,589 $ 283,940 $ 4,174,441 856
Norfolk $ 24,515 67,000 935,063 11 92 1,810 1,483 27,853 $ 17,375 $ 268,482 51
North Branford $ 196,671 192,146 2,214,348 24 4,674 76,765 5,543 113,588 $ 58,781 $ 888,803 191
North Canaan $ 22,697 33,044 381,436 3 0 0 1,196 27,448 $ 10,295 $ 169,983 31
North Haven $ 2,588,834 6,980,581 93,214,329 730 57,093 759,762 28,580 585,427 $ 1,374,923 $ 19,003,356 4,155
North Stonington $ 88,299 162,393 2,161,290 6 147 2,931 2,365 48,711 $ 37,371 $ 559,727 111
Norwalk $ 4,600,403 15,744,989 174,782,253 1,659 160,541 2,556,725 67,070 1,454,728 $ 3,140,200 $ 38,112,315 9,590
Norwich $ 1,010,934 2,177,018 24,510,076 271 295 5,907 0 0 $ 378,854 $ 4,219,135 1,076
Old Lyme $ 143,062 236,974 3,638,793 25 134 2,689 4,988 97,647 $ 60,307 $ 999,623 173
Old Saybrook $ 1,110,929 2,568,953 31,059,039 373 36,546 414,220 9,203 189,605 $ 515,214 $ 6,470,757 1,596
Orange $ 974,510 3,234,718 33,280,070 380 45,196 957,451 17,108 365,746 $ 668,982 $ 8,060,882 2,087
Oxford $ 249,157 625,937 8,208,730 108 1,119 23,323 9,779 201,390 $ 147,073 $ 2,200,280 426
Plainfield $ 364,221 797,666 11,022,738 158 4,114 58,828 6,579 131,196 $ 167,508 $ 2,452,171 500
Plainville $ 553,013 1,240,544 15,477,510 162 28,350 402,866 6,412 129,641 $ 266,081 $ 3,552,940 862
Plymouth $ 238,295 530,320 6,049,701 67 3,112 49,236 4,228 89,684 $ 111,155 $ 1,429,888 328
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TownEnergy
Incentives
Annual kWh
Savings
Lifetime kWh
Savings
Peak Demand
kW
Annual CCF
Savings
Lifetime CCF
Savings
Annual Gallons (Oil &
Propane)
Lifetime Gallons
(Oil & Propane)
Annual Dollars Saved
Lifetime Dollars Saved
Annual CO2
(Tons) Saved
Pomfret $ 139,811 102,224 1,252,886 18 0 0 5,882 124,999 $ 40,150 $ 690,867 119
Portland $ 234,822 308,109 3,755,717 39 5,647 97,056 9,847 201,028 $ 96,210 $ 1,506,492 310
Preston $ 63,310 122,984 1,833,489 8 0 0 1,123 23,699 $ 25,658 $ 405,329 75
Prospect $ 152,772 218,099 2,711,392 32 193 3,855 4,892 99,100 $ 56,714 $ 846,886 171
Putnam $ 482,172 1,001,629 10,971,191 118 1,668 31,569 9,250 180,540 $ 210,898 $ 2,604,004 623
Redding $ 135,034 156,732 1,820,827 27 112 2,233 7,650 153,655 $ 56,458 $ 899,717 171
Ridgefield $ 740,166 1,004,752 12,324,789 198 11,948 183,478 27,082 581,395 $ 288,688 $ 4,512,066 899
Rocky Hill $ 723,340 1,273,959 13,564,363 160 50,456 902,797 4,676 94,981 $ 285,534 $ 3,587,602 994
Roxbury $ 38,553 38,353 397,856 6 126 2,523 2,274 43,082 $ 15,437 $ 234,776 47
Salem $ 57,509 85,163 1,186,538 8 0 0 2,568 50,061 $ 24,579 $ 394,397 73
Salisbury $ 859,423 1,652,915 20,591,679 336 0 0 2,358 48,430 $ 296,412 $ 3,723,938 838
Scotland $ 9,038 5,488 60,662 1 0 0 560 10,645 $ 3,084 $ 50,921 10
Seymour $ 1,452,811 1,625,231 19,681,368 215 13,292 185,742 31,519 657,855 $ 414,697 $ 6,069,761 1,268
Sharon $ 111,363 131,814 1,852,290 21 0 0 2,929 61,561 $ 34,063 $ 552,588 101
Shelton $ 1,666,521 2,578,162 29,762,308 358 125,855 1,790,484 27,387 581,756 $ 667,773 $ 9,103,330 2,369
Sherman $ 45,831 52,156 744,586 11 0 0 3,696 83,028 $ 23,129 $ 443,832 72
Simsbury $ 962,315 1,544,398 18,018,052 254 51,556 592,250 30,366 619,751 $ 431,295 $ 6,041,695 1,451
Somers $ 138,600 131,463 1,483,828 21 261 5,213 7,979 158,597 $ 53,454 $ 863,540 164
South Windsor $ 1,176,000 2,811,035 35,630,204 328 65,435 996,764 24,399 508,140 $ 641,574 $ 9,045,490 2,089
Southbury $ 451,912 878,419 11,279,029 144 6,665 99,158 12,448 255,072 $ 206,213 $ 3,007,413 615
Southington $ 1,748,385 5,235,180 58,356,178 629 65,230 1,222,770 14,012 278,003 $ 1,023,434 $ 12,300,594 3,138
Sprague $ 192,459 1,274,383 21,547,017 78 0 0 2,326 47,371 $ 230,464 $ 3,884,133 657
Stafford $ 847,784 1,328,364 16,317,614 182 17,265 207,180 11,866 237,044 $ 291,952 $ 3,912,007 911
Stamford $ 6,964,226 13,792,185 166,027,680 1,534 199,571 3,503,186 52,179 1,133,535 $ 2,779,703 $ 36,323,431 8,669
Sterling $ 70,679 114,631 1,410,390 19 0 0 2,670 51,591 $ 30,090 $ 438,699 89
Stonington $ 606,026 1,065,007 13,929,715 164 2,845 53,523 15,318 311,526 $ 246,078 $ 3,632,599 735
Stratford $ 2,613,116 6,736,880 71,489,528 546 78,901 1,432,418 19,005 409,594 $ 1,316,090 $ 15,266,529 4,045
Suffield $ 523,963 714,563 8,483,148 58 7,923 141,692 19,511 366,189 $ 205,738 $ 2,991,640 633
Thomaston $ 174,665 442,858 5,075,458 54 2,917 53,249 4,729 95,908 $ 97,674 $ 1,290,070 291
Thompson $ 149,577 138,002 1,537,516 17 0 0 9,041 164,943 $ 58,390 $ 891,740 180
Tolland $ 1,187,070 1,962,916 24,034,581 270 502 9,799 14,321 286,923 $ 396,288 $ 5,232,710 1,141
Torrington $ 1,227,955 4,404,366 49,690,632 388 57,703 1,001,976 10,040 197,231 $ 856,953 $ 10,284,944 2,646
Trumbull $ 1,757,288 3,625,132 40,980,256 484 72,768 1,079,045 27,694 594,330 $ 802,395 $ 10,374,563 2,580
Union $ 17,610 32,183 390,821 6 0 0 434 8,342 $ 7,246 $ 98,915 20
Vernon $ 1,370,494 1,201,731 14,114,117 128 103,153 1,714,028 25,817 523,113 $ 401,649 $ 6,114,570 1,548
Voluntown $ 20,727 24,291 349,827 1 0 0 1,086 21,235 $ 8,355 $ 140,913 25
Wallingford $ 1,900,550 8,804,608 72,478,202 1,378 96,700 1,443,178 181 3,625 $ 1,620,362 $ 13,902,836 4,930
Warren $ 17,896 40,186 623,431 4 0 0 486 9,874 $ 8,835 $ 144,730 24
Washington $ 204,970 565,166 6,532,794 99 0 0 2,086 38,886 $ 106,216 $ 1,270,910 305
Waterbury $ 4,666,014 12,953,992 141,753,366 1,278 181,172 3,246,380 34,573 689,699 $ 2,550,119 $ 30,207,855 7,929
Waterford $ 926,452 4,413,246 42,805,583 453 16,160 195,308 11,211 235,238 $ 824,911 $ 8,446,655 2,413
Watertown $ 724,313 2,206,342 29,244,340 294 29,551 423,413 13,295 265,857 $ 461,318 $ 6,457,982 1,426
West Hartford $ 2,128,082 5,669,894 56,149,019 681 188,692 3,060,291 29,709 618,321 $ 1,271,797 $ 15,036,553 4,309
West Haven $ 2,259,292 2,472,792 30,130,628 233 109,456 1,910,853 19,052 398,858 $ 602,723 $ 8,590,175 2,123
Westbrook $ 335,631 932,466 12,684,670 90 5,253 88,669 6,389 130,193 $ 191,269 $ 2,763,611 567
Weston $ 276,241 262,323 3,467,335 44 2,775 54,307 17,796 384,655 $ 115,856 $ 2,113,076 363
Westport $ 619,267 844,065 9,927,274 170 24,127 487,846 30,855 646,747 $ 286,250 $ 4,650,131 952
Wethersfield $ 461,916 661,126 7,706,068 113 30,716 583,303 6,635 131,302 $ 168,337 $ 2,402,141 598
Willington $ 97,757 175,747 2,192,706 48 0 0 2,862 53,713 $ 41,448 $ 581,250 122
Wilton $ 915,817 1,658,264 20,578,379 259 5,341 81,810 41,059 859,161 $ 449,454 $ 6,886,737 1,356
Winchester $ 295,003 499,606 5,292,661 41 24,443 408,426 2,262 43,385 $ 117,868 $ 1,479,554 422
Windham $ 973,662 3,451,619 33,630,627 397 25,301 330,576 11,036 219,108 $ 665,387 $ 6,942,158 1,987
Windsor $ 1,992,210 9,003,725 123,088,781 1,026 75,894 987,078 25,151 498,100 $ 1,730,921 $ 24,031,830 5,219
Windsor Locks $ 497,045 1,150,660 13,632,501 106 19,206 324,241 5,693 111,196 $ 239,344 $ 3,087,706 756
Wolcott $ 385,860 579,129 7,128,443 89 9,938 151,461 12,031 244,426 $ 155,576 $ 2,305,258 486
Woodbridge $ 621,606 762,168 10,094,871 131 9,685 150,418 14,871 316,849 $ 197,977 $ 3,089,652 614
Woodbury $ 134,741 192,632 2,388,050 34 413 8,255 7,112 141,369 $ 60,933 $ 956,453 179
Woodstock $ 164,642 321,079 4,165,016 60 0 0 5,397 101,873 $ 76,366 $ 1,103,491 219
The towns indicated in green are Clean Energy Communities. Home Energy Reports behavior benefits not included in this listing.
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2014 ACTUAL SPENDING / 2015 BUDGET
2014 EFFICIENCY PROGRAM SPENDING
Energy Efficiency Fund programs are
administered to maximize the cost-effectiveness and impacts of energy
efficiency and load management activities.
2014 EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FUNDING
Funding for energy efficiency programs
comes from many sources.
Funding reflects 2014 revenues received.
(In Millions)
Peak Demand Savings available from the Energy Efficiency Fund, CMEEC, Town of Wallingford and ISO-New England Programs (in kW)
LOAD MANAGEMENT & PEAK DEMANDLoad management programs reduce peak demand and have direct impact on consumers, as reductions in needed capacity can result in lower electricity prices to the wholesale market (referred to as the Demand-Reduction-Induced Price Effect or DRIPE), and also reduce the federally mandated congestion charges on electric bills.
PVE Grant Funds $0.281
RGGI $5.0
Class III Recs $3.47
Forward Capacity Market $15.33
Ratepayer Funded Gas $49.50
Ratepayer Funded Electric $155.03
TOTAL $228.61
Administration, Evaluation and Planning 2.5%
Other* 6.8%
Commercial and Industrial 44.0%
Residential 46.7%
* Includes Marketing, IT, EEB Consultants and PMI
ISO-NE Demand Response Program
C&LM Demand Savings
95,000
57,920
152,920
2015 Projected
TOTA
L kW
88,627
51,433
140,060
2014 Actual
Energy Efficiency Programs2014 Actuals
Electric2015 Plan
Electric2014 Actuals Natural Gas
2015 Plan Natural Gas
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Retail Products $ 15,469,122 $ 15,383,477 $ — $ —Residential New Construction 1,831,056 2,270,921 1,406,967 1,733,530 Home Energy Solutions (HVAC, Duct Sealing, Lighting) 26,882,381 22,591,621 12,422,383 12,863,046 HES Income Eligible 21,385,612 20,407,550 12,067,681 8,077,802 Residential Behavior 2,840,680 3,284,199 113,523 620,656 Water Heating — — 692,324 961,251
Subtotal RESIDENTIAL $ 68,408,851 $ 63,937,768 $ 26,702,877 $ 24,256,285
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Energy Conscious Blueprint $ 17,835,865 $ 15,353,022 $ 6,403,170 $ 6,878,884 Energy Opportunities 36,477,656 41,139,294 3,676,103 3,799,152 Business & Energy Sustainability (O&M, RetroCx, BSC) 3,003,327 6,440,043 730,566 1,440,465 PRIME 548,374 860,000 — —Small Business 18,574,294 21,092,234 530,971 627,199
Subtotal C&I $ 76,439,517 $ 84,884,593 $ 11,340,810 $ 12,745,700
OTHER—EDUCATION
Smart Living Center - Museum Partnerships $ 2,252,143 $ 984,000 $ 498,971 $ 246,000 Clean Energy Communities 1,405,325 1,720,000 137,028 429,999 EE Smarts / K-12 Education 670,977 800,000 60,371 200,001 Customer Engagement 1,817,979 2,088,000 284,008 382,000
Subtotal Education $ 6,146,424 $ 5,592,000 $ 980,379 $ 1,258,000
OTHER—PROGRAMS / REQUIREMENTS
Institute for Sustainable Energy (ECSU) $ 448,000 $ 486,400 $ 111,999 $ 115,999 ESPC - Project Manager - Lead By Example 99,975 115,200 46,661 28,800 Residential Loan Program (Including ECLF & CHIF) 2,429,292 2,435,681 212,251 345,001 C&I Loan Program 204,387 1,130,350 — 259,000 C&LM Loan Defaults 75,809 156,111 — 258,999 C&I Self Funding 5,019,676 4,000,000 — —
Subtotal Programs/Requirements $ 8,277,139 $ 8,323,742 $ 370,911 $ 1,007,799
OTHER—LOAD MANAGEMENT & RD&D
ISO Load Response Program $ 3,632,291 $ 3,500,000 $ — $ —Research, Development & Demonstration 326,648 575,000 — 172,000
Subtotal Load Management and RD&D $ 3,958,939 $ 4,075,000 $ — $ 172,000
OTHER—ADMINISTRATIVE & PLANNING
Administration $ 1,605,745 $ 1,447,512 $ 351,711 $ 361,878 Marketing Plan 846,516 1,385,667 259,924 191,333 Planning and Evaluation 3,109,591 3,919,200 619,946 979,800 Evaluation Consultant 315,611 291,600 254,562 72,900 Information Technology 999,594 1,600,000 274,796 399,999 Energy Efficiency Board 687,922 680,180 126,007 170,046 Performance Management Fee 9,303,093 7,006,619 2,180,114 1,654,912
Admin/Planning Expenditures $ 16,860,072 $ 16,330,778 $ 4,067,060 $ 3,830,868
PROGRAM SUB–TOTALS
Residential $ 76,566,691 $ 72,115,582 $ 27,919,446 $ 25,800,752 C&I $ 86,636,072 $ 94,906,587 $ 11,576,796 $ 13,513,566 Other $ 16,888,179 $ 16,121,711 $ 3,965,796 $ 3,956,335
TOTAL C&LM BUDGET $ 180,090,942 $ 183,143,881 $ 43,462,038 $ 43,270,653
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CONSERVATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT
The Municipal Electric Utilities (MEUs) continued delivery of cost effective Conservation and Load Management (“C&LM”) programs to customers in 2014. CMEEC, on behalf of the MEUs, worked with the members of the Energy Efficiency Board (EEB) pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 7-233y, in implementing additional programs to reduce customer electricity usage and peak demand. The C&LM Plan measures the overall impact of electricity conservation programs on customer energy usage and peak demand.
In 2014, the MEUs provided a fully integrated portfolio of energy efficiency initiatives, including:
• Performing comprehensive energy audits and weatherization of 820 homes;
• Distributing over 50,000 compact fluorescent and LED lamps, bringing the total to over 1,300,000 since program inception in 2006;
• Promotion/purchase of over 35 ENERGY STAR® appliances through the mail-in Appliance Rebate program;
• Participation in the Cool Choice HVAC Rebate program by more than 85 residential and commercial customers;
• Providing energy efficiency assessments and incentives for over 70 commercial and industrial customer projects (e.g., custom equipment replacement, lighting retrofits, etc.).
• Serving more than 9,000 customers in total.
CL&M efforts during 2014 resulted in a 0.5 MW coincident summer peak demand reduction and 4,423 MWh in annual energy savings, at a cost of $0.027 per lifetime kWh. MEU commercial and industrial customers received over $1,218,500 in incentives for installing energy efficiency measures in their facilities. Residential customers received over $1,182,000 in incentives. These efforts will continue through 2015 and beyond.
CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Groton Public UtilitiesNorwich Public UtilitiesSouth Norwalk Electric and WaterThe Third Taxing District of Norwich Electric UtilityJewett City Public UtilitiesBozrah Light and Power
BACKGROUND
The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC), a joint action supply and transmission agency established by the state’s municipal electric utilities, is owned by the Cities of Groton and Norwich, the Borough of Jewett City and South and East Norwalk. In addition, CMEEC provided all power requirements to these participating utilities: Bozrah Light and Power Company, and the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority. Energy use and costs continue to be of critical importance to all Connecticut residents and businesses. In 2014, Municipal Electric Utilities (MEUs) continued their proactive work in partnerships with their municipalities, commercial and industrial businesses, residents and income limited customers. By supporting the energy supply, transmission and distribution needs of all customer sectors, MEUs serve as integrated energy managers helping to reduce and reshape energy use and assisting the entire spectrum of customers to lower energy costs. In 2014, MEUs realized annual savings of 4,423,000 kilowatt-hours. These savings were achieved through the delivery of a full array of energy efficiency programs. In total, over 9,000 customers participated in the programs.
Bozrah Light and Power $ 142,000
Groton Utilities 938,000
Jewett City Department of Public Utilities 80,000
Norwich Public Utilities 997,000
Norwalk Third Taxing District 137,000
South Norwalk Electric and Water 107,000
TOTAL ASSISTANCE $ 2,401,000
CMEEC ASSISTANCE TO CUSTOMERS (ROUNDED TO $ THOUSANDS)
This table details the incentives and rebates provided to MEU residential, commercial and industrial customers in 2014.
Notes: 1. Data for Limited Income Customers is included under the Home Energy Savings Program.
Customers Served
9,106
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime15.0 Thousand 160.8 Thousand
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity)
kWh Annual kWh Lifetime 4.4 Million 48.1 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced NOX Emissions Reduced SOX Emissions Reduced
2,105 Tons (Annual) 0.3 Tons (Annual) 0.1 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$657.7 Thousand
Lifetime Savings
$7.1 Million
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2014 CMEEC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2014 CMEEC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2014 CMEEC SUMMARY
Program
Program Budget
2014
Actual Utility Costs 2014
% of Budget
Spent
Proj. Annual
Savings (kWh)
Annual Energy Savings
(kWh)
% of Annual
kWh Saved
Lifetime Savings
(kWh)
2014 Proj. kW
Impact
Actual kW
Impact
% of kW Impact
Achieved
Summer Peak kW Demand
Reduction
Residential
Home Energy Savings Program $ 796,200 $ 574,320 72% 2,390,690 256,947 11% 1,700,797 545 236 43% 44
Efficient Products
Lighting 338,100 274,213 81% 3,274,980 1,263,514 39% 6,085,882 1,360 1,607 118% 144
Appliances 64,100 291,724 455% 55,180 60,430 110% 1,013,000 29 11 37% 11
Subtotal — Residential $ 1,198,400 $ 1,140,257 95% 5,720,850 1,580,891 28% 8,799,679 1,933 1,854 96% 199
Commercial
Commercial New Construction $ 100,000 $ — — — — — — — — — —
Prescriptive Equipment Replacement 618,500 277,654 45% 1,439,000 646,608 45% 10,509,712 331 100 30% 72
C&I Existing Facility Retrofit 1,079,100 940,845 87% 3,609,170 2,156,919 60% 27,793,390 854 429 50% 266
Subtotal — Commercial $ 1,797,600 $ 1,218,499 68% 5,048,170 2,803,527 56% 38,303,103 1,185 529 45% 338
Renewables 200,000 42,240 21% 80,130 38,826 48% 970,650 — 30 0% 30
Total - All Programs $ 3,196,000 $ 2,400,997 75% 10,849,150 4,423,244 41% 48,073,431 3,118 2,412 77% 566
LIFETIME EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
CO2 Emissions Reduced 72,898 Tons
NOx Emissions Reduced 12.6 Tons
SOx Emissions Reduced 6.8 Tons
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RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
The Wallingford Electric Division strives to offer a portfolio of programs similar to the CMEEC and investor-owned utility programs. Rebates and incentives are offered for central air and heat pump systems, heat pump hot water heaters and attic insulation. Energy-efficient CFL and LED bulbs are distributed through multiple channels. A total of approximately 16,000 residential customers benefited from these offerings in 2014.
The Home Energy Savings program is provided to customers free of any co-payment* and was performed on 441 homes in 2014, with 34 also adding attic insulation and 17 installing heat pump water heaters. Ninety-nine customers received rebates for choosing energy efficient central air conditioning or heat pumps, installing 234 tons of energy-efficient equipment. To date, over 7,000 HES visits have been completed, providing energy savings improvements to over a third of the WED’s 21,000 residential customers.
The distribution of CFL and LED bulbs continued in 2014, with approximately 7,800 installed during HES visits, 31,425 direct-mailed to customers who returned coupons inserted into electric bills twice during the year, and 85,963 bulbs sold in retail outlets at deeply discounted prices through the Negotiated Cooperative Purchase Program.
* WED customers who are also customers of Eversource must pay a co-pay for the HES program.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS
Rebates and incentives are available to commercial and industrial customers for lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, air compressors and other equipment that uses electricity for power. Seventy-three lighting projects received incentives in 2014, resulting in a savings of 1,839,145 kWh and 299 kW of peak demand savings. Seven customers installed energy-efficient new equipment representing savings of 1,863,235 kWh and 411 kW of peak demand savings. Twelve customers benefited from the Cool Choice prescriptive program and installed energy-efficient air conditioning units totaling 305 tons.
WALLINGFORD ELECTRIC DIVISION
BACKGROUND
In January, 2014 the Wallingford Electric Division (WED) began, as an individual provider, to offer a portfolio of energy efficiency programs to it 25,000 customers in Wallingford and the Northford section of North Branford. The WED, serving its customers since 1899, continues to offer safe, reliable and affordable power to its customers while helping them to lower their energy costs and reduce energy use, thereby helping the environment as well. In 2014 the Wallingford Electric Division, through its energy efficiency programs, achieved savings of 8,636,952 kWh and peak demand savings of 1,372 kW.
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2014 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2014 WALLINGFORD ELECTRIC DIVISION SUMMARY
N E W D A T A T O C O M E
Customers Served
16,212
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime29.5 Thousand 243.0 Thousand
Energy Savings (kWh = Electricity)
kWh Annual kWh Lifetime 8.6 Million 71.2 Million
CO2 Emissions Reduced NOX Emissions Reduced SOX Emissions Reduced
4,111 Tons (Annual) 0.6 Tons (Annual) 0.1 Tons (Annual)
Annual Savings
$1.3 Million
Lifetime Savings
$10.7 Million
2014 WALLINGFORD ELECTRIC DIVISION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Program
Program Budget
2014
Actual Utility Costs 2014
% of Budget
Spent
Proj. Annual
Savings (kWh)
Annual Energy Savings
(kWh)
% of Annual
kWh Saved
Lifetime Savings
(kWh)
2014 Proj. kW
Impact
Actual kW
Impact
% of kW Impact
Achieved
Summer Peak kW Demand
Reduction
Residential
Home Energy Savings Program $ 450,000 $ 366,930 82% 626,800 28,713 5% 341,391 — 27 — 27
Efficient Products
Lighting 300,000 508,608 170% 2,520,600 4,812,576 191% 26,734,744 — 909 — 591
Rebates 25,000 83,772 335% 26,500 73,635 278% 1,165,048 — 14 — 14
Subtotal – Residential $ 775,000 $ 959,310 124% 3,173,900 4,914,924 155% 28,241,183 398 950 239% 632
Commercial
Prescriptive Equipment Replacement $ 30,000 $ 38,750 129% 109,200 19,648 18% 294,718 — 20 — 20
C&I Custom 180,000 318,880 177% 546,100 1,863,235 341% 27,948,525 — 411 — 411
Lighting Retrofit 994,000 446,249 45% 4,145,900 1,839,145 44% 14,713,160 — 310 — 299
Subtotal – Commercial $ 1,204,000 $ 803,879 67% 4,801,200 3,722,028 78% 42,956,403 602 741 123% 730
Renewables 200,000 17,170 9% — — — — — — — —
Total - All Programs $ 2,179,000 $ 1,780,359 82% 7,975,100 8,636,952 108% 71,197,586 1,000 1,691 169% 1,362
ENERGY EFFICIENCY BOARD MEMBERS
Ronald J. AraujoEversourceP.O. Box 270Hartford, CT 06141
Joel Gordes Designee Manufacturers Alliance of Connecticut38 Brookmoor Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Elin Swanson KatzConsumer CounselTen Franklin SquareNew Britain, CT 06051
Shirley Bergert
William E. DornbosChairperson
Acadia Center21 Oak Street, Suite 202
Hartford, CT 06106
Ravi Gorthala DesigneeGreater New HavenChamber of CommerceUniversity of New Haven300 Boston Post RoadWest Haven, CT 06516
Amanda Fargo-JohnsonConnecticut Farm Energy Program1066 Saybrook Road PO Box 70Haddam, CT 06438
Sharron EmmonsWallingford Electric Division100 John StreetWallingford, CT 06492
Chris Ehlert Connecticut NaturalGas / SouthernConnecticut Gas60 Marsh Hill RoadOrange, CT 06477
Neil W. BeupDesigneeManager, State & Local Government AffairsUnited Technologies CorporationHartford, CT 06101
George JepsenAttorney General55 Elm StreetHartford, CT 06106
Michael WertheimerDesigneeOffice of the AttorneyGeneralTen Franklin SquareNew Britain, CT 06051
Eric BrownConnecticut Business &Industry Association350 Church StreetHartford, CT 06103
Patrick McDonnellThe United IlluminatingCompany180 Marsh Hill RoadMS AD-2AOrange, CT 06477
Not present for photo:
Katie DykesDesigneeDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection10 Franklin SquareNew Britain, CT 06051
Michael E. CassellaConnecticut MunicipalElectric EnergyCooperative30 Stott AvenueNorwich, CT 06360
Taren O’Connor Vice ChairpersonOffice of Consumer Counsel Ten Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051
Matt Gibbs EversourceP.O. Box 270Hartford, CT 06141
The legislation that created the Energy Efficiency Fund and Board is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16-245m, as amended by P.A. 13-5 § 13 and 13-298 § 16.
The legislation that created the conservation and load management fund for municipal electric companies is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-233y.
More information on these laws can be found at EnergizeCT.com/about/CEEF
CONNECTICUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUND
Activities in 2014 Produced Substantial Economic and Environmental Benefits for Residents, Businesses and Municipalities
Customers Served
Number of Households Served 989,190
Number of Businesses Served 6,003
Energy Savings
kWh Annual CCF Annual Gallons Annual (Fuel Oil & Propane)387.8 Million 6.3 Million 2.1 Million
kWh Lifetime CCF Lifetime Gallons Lifetime (Fuel Oil & Propane)4.2 Billion 103.0 Million 42.4 Million
Air Emissions Reduced
CO2 3.2 Million Tons (Lifetime)SOX 3,002 Tons (Lifetime)NOX 1,216 Tons (Lifetime)
Dollars Saved
Annual Lifetime$81.0 Million $978.3 Million
MMBTUs
Annual Lifetime2.3 Million 30.5 Million
Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State, and your local electric and gas utilities with funding from a charge on customer energy bills.
Energy Efficiency Boardc/o Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory AuthorityTen Franklin SquareNew Britain, CT 060511-877-WISE USE (947-3873)EnergizeCT.com
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